College of DuPage Athletics

Joe Roman (1975-1996)
Joe Roman spent 20 seasons as defensive coordinator for the Chaparrals under fellow NJCAA Hall of Famer Bob MacDougall. From 1975 to 1996, the Chaparrals built a lasting legacy, capped by the 36-game winning streak (1993-95) that remains the longest run in NJCAA history. He later served as an assistant at Joliet, where the Wolves were national champions in 2002. He spent more than 16 seasons coaching football with several teams in Germany and Austria. He was named to the NJCAA Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016.